Ingredients

• 1/2 cup - rice
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup peas, boiled
• 1/2 carrot, thinly chopped
• 1 tbsp - cabbage, chopped
• curry leaves - few
• 1/4 tsp - ginger, grated
• 1/4 tsp - garlic, grated
• 2 green chillies, halved
• 1 tbsp - broken cashews
• 1 tbsp - small raisins
• 1 tbsp - peanuts
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 2 tsp - black Maharashtrian masala
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp - lemon juice
• 3 tbsp - oil

How to Make Healthy Masala Bhath

• Wash rice and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add the nuts and fry till light brown.
• Add green chilli, curry leaves, cumin seeds and allow to splutter.
• Add ginger, garlic, stir. Add onion and stir.
• Add all other vegetables, raisins, masalas, rice and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add 4 cups water, masalas, lemon juice and salt.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer till done.
• Stir occasionally and add more water if required.
• Serve hot.